Arizona Employment, Labor Law and Employee Benefits Lawyers

At Martin & Bonnett PLLC, our employment, labor law and employee benefits attorneys represent clients in Arizona and nationally. We have represented employees and retirees in dozens of states and have sued employers and pension and employee benefit plans in the federal courts of different states including Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Michigan, Washington, Kansas, Wisconsin, Maryland and Massachusetts. Our firm focuses on the following areas of employment law, health benefits law and labor law:

• ERISA pension and retirement benefits — We are well known throughout Arizona and the nation for our comprehensive knowledge of retiree and employee rights relating to retirement pensions and health and disability benefits. For 30 years, we have succeeded in handling class action and individual retiree pension, health, and disability law cases under ERISA and related statutes throughout the country. Know your rights before you retire.
• Disability/health benefits — At Martin & Bonnett PLLC, we have successfully litigated and settled multiple retiree and active retiree health and disability benefit cases involving large corporations that have failed to keep promises made to employees and retirees. Employers must be held accountable when they cut back on or deny these promised benefits.
• Employment discrimination — If you believe you are a victim of discrimination based on disability, age, race, national origin, gender or religion, we will zealously represent you and pursue your rights. You have important rights protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other federal and state statutes. We stand ready to help you understand and enforce these important rights.
• Wrongful termination — Various state and federal statutes protect employees from wrongful termination. Whistleblowers often become victims of retaliation for reporting illegal acts or speaking out on matters of public concern. Employers sometimes also illegally retaliate against employees for simply trying to assert or claim their right to be free from unlawful discrimination or harassment.
• Unpaid wages and overtime - Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) — Our attorneys have brought claims governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in state and federal courts. We represent individuals and groups of employees in class action matters who have not been or are not being paid correctly. Working off the clock or not being paid for working through a lunch break, for example, may constitute violations of the FLSA. Likewise, many employees are misclassified as so-called "exempt" employees when they are really entitled to FLSA overtime and minimum wage guarantees.
• Employment discrimination and harassment — Harassment at the workplace can take many forms. If company management refuses to take action against a supervisor or co-worker who is creating a hostile work environment or retaliating for speaking up, the employer may be committing an illegal act. We consult with our clients and, where necessary and appropriate, we will file a lawsuit that forces employers to act properly and possibly compensate you monetarily for any damages you may have suffered.
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) — The FMLA was enacted to allow employees to use 12 weeks of leave for a serious health condition of the employee or an immediate family member or for the birth or adoption of a child. Under most circumstances, the employer must allow you to return to the same job you held at the time your leave began. When that does not happen, you need legal assistance.
• Union and non-union employee rights — Employers who condition employment on membership or nonmembership in a union are violating federal and state employment law and the rights of their employees. Our firm has represented unions and large groups of employees who have been victimized by prohibited practices. We have brought claims under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the Labor Management Relations Action (LMRA), Taft Hartley, Landrum Griffin, and countless other federal and state labor laws.
• Severance and noncompete agreements — Our firm advises employees regarding severance agreements, noncompete agreements, employee confidentiality agreements and contract negotiation. Before you sign an employment contract or severance agreement, you may want to contact an experienced employment law attorney to review the agreement and ensure your rights are protected.
• Health insurance benefits (COBRA) − State and federal laws provide certain protections for employees and their families to allow for temporary continuation of health insurance benefits if you voluntarily or involuntarily leave your work. Life events, such as marriage, pregnancy, childbirth, adoption, legal separation, divorce, death, or a dependent child becoming too old for coverage under the plan, may all affect you or your families’ rights to health benefits.
• Civil Rights (Section 1983) − Our firm represents employees who have been discriminated against or retaliated against because of their religious beliefs or public opinions. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution as well as state Constitutions protect certain employees’ rights to free expression.
• Whistleblower / Qui Tam actions − Several federal and state statutes include provisions that protect employees for “blowing the whistle” or reporting illegal actions in the workplace. These laws protect employees against retaliation and in some instances provide incentives to encourage employees to report illegal or unsafe activities in the workplace.
• Retaliation − State and federal laws protect employees from retaliation for reporting, providing testimony, or complaining about unlawful discrimination, harassment, unsafe working conditions, unpaid wages or overtime, or other illegal activities in the workplace.
• Employment protections for disabled workers (ADA and ADAAA) − The Americans with Disability (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), protect the rights of individuals with disabilities, prohibit employers from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities, and require employers to provide disabled employees with reasonable accommodations.
• Employment protections for military members (USERRA) − Federal laws, including the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the Veterans’ Reemployment Rights Statute (VRR), protect the rights of military veterans and reserves who temporarily leave their civilian jobs as a result of military services.
• Negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings − Although we will vigorously represent your rights through litigation, we recognize that there are alternative dispute resolution procedures that may result in a quicker and more efficient resolution of your employment dispute. Our firm represents employees in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, or administrative proceedings that may affect an employee’s employment.
• Equal pay for equal work - Equal Pay Act − Federal laws, including the Equal Pay Act, help ensure that men and women, who work in the same place and have the same jobs, receive equal pay for equal work. If you believe you receive less salary, benefits, or perks because of your gender or sex then you may be a victim of unlawful discrimination.

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Contact Our Arizona Discrimination and Harassment Lawyers

In addition to the above-listed practice areas, we represent clients in cases involving employee handbook review. For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced employment lawyer, please call (602)240-6900 or toll free 1-800-952-4750. You can also contact us online.